Oesan
Oesan is a locality in Geumma-myeon, Iksan-si, North Jeolla. Oesan is situated nearby to the locality Sanbung-ni, as well as near Naesan.Places of Interest
Highlights include Iksan Mireuksaji (Iksan Mireuk Temple Site) and Mireuksaji Stone Pagoda.
Iksan Mireuksaji (Iksan Mireuk Temple Site)
Park
Mireuksa was the largest Buddhist temple in the ancient Korean kingdom of Baekje. The temple was established in 602 by King Mu and is located 36.012083 N, 127.031028 E, modern Iksan, North Jeolla Province, South Korea. Iksan Mireuksaji (Iksan Mireuk Temple Site) is situated 3 km southwest of Oesan.
Mireuksaji Stone Pagoda
Historic building
Iksan Mireuksaji Stone Pagoda is located in the former temple Mireuksa, Geumma-myeon, Iksan, North Jeolla Province, and is the oldest stone pagoda remaining in Korea. Mireuksaji Stone Pagoda is situated 3 km southwest of Oesan.
National Iksan Museum
Museum
Photo: Avemundi, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The Iksan National Museum, formerly the Mireuksaji Museum is located in the city of Iksan, in the North Jeolla Province, South Korea. Iksan was the capital of the Baekje kingdom. National Iksan Museum is situated 3½ km southwest of Oesan.
Oesan
- Type: Locality
- Also known as: “Oaesan-dong” and “Oesan-dong”
- Location: Geumma-myeon, Iksan-si, North Jeolla, South Korea, East Asia, Asia
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Latitude
36.03251° or 36° 1′ 57″ northLongitude
127.0522° or 127° 3′ 8″ eastElevation
91 metres (299 feet)Open location code
8Q8923M2+2VGeoNames ID
1839954
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In Other Languages
“Oesan” goes by many names.
- Korean: “외산”
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